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January 30, 2012
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: January 23, 2012 File: 12-00029
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Pieter A. Bockweg
Executive Director
Subject: Funding for the design, construction, and
interior build -out of New Providence Lodge
References:
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing expenditure of funds, in
an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for the for repairs, ADA improvements and 40-year recertification of the
historic structure, New Providence Lodge, a/k/a/ Masonic Lodge, located at 937-939 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami,
Florida.
JUSTIFICATION:
New Providence Lodge is a designated historic site located within the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA
area, at 937-939 NW 3rd Avenue, and so listed on the Official Historic and Environmental Preservation Atlas of
the City of Miami, Florida. This historic structure does not meet the requirements for handicap accessibility of a
commercial facility, is at risk of demolition due to deferred maintenance, and is in need of immediate repairs to
preserve this historical site and to bring the structure up to City of Miami City Code.
The Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out
community redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved
Redevelopment Plan. At page 11, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan, lists "preserving
historic buildings and community heritage" as a redevelopment goal.
This Resolution carries out these objectives.
FUNDING: Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account
Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.